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The use of leaf removal for premium sparkling wine production in Tasmania

conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 10:44 authored by Fiona Kerslake, Joanna JonesJoanna Jones, Robert Dambergs
Tasmania’s reputation for premium sparkling wine production is gaining strength. Despite this, some growers are yet to prescribe management techniques specific to sparkling production and frequently manage the fruit in the same way as table wine fruit in the early part of the season. Leaf removal is a technique used extensively for table wine production to enhance the light environment around the bunches. Some growers use leaf removal when growing fruit for sparkling wine, despite its expense, without testing its effectiveness. This presentation discusses results from two years of study, comparing different timings of leaf removal, plus a non leaf-plucked control and the impact on yield, fruit quality and resulting wine quality of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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Publication title

Proceedings of the Crush 2011 Conference

Department/School

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Publisher

Crush 2011

Place of publication

Adelaide SA

Event title

Crush 2011

Event Venue

Adelaide's National Wine Centre Adelaide SA

Date of Event (Start Date)

2011-09-28

Date of Event (End Date)

2011-09-30

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Horticultural crops not elsewhere classified

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